MapQuest’s Lake America stance boosts App Store downloads

MapQuest's decision to keep the traditional name Lake Ontario on its maps led to a significant increase in downloads, making it the top navigation app in the U.S. and rising in overall rankings. The surge occurred after President Trump ordered the renaming of Lake Ontario to "Lake America," a move supported by Google Maps and Apple Maps but rejected by MapQuest. The company emphasized its stance on maintaining historic names and expanded features allowing users to rename lakes within the app.

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